Report from the Field; July 2004 The USA Patriot Act at Work

Immediately after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, both Congress & the Admin. reexamined the legal tools available to investigators & prosecutors in the fight against terrorism. Congress passed & the Pres. signed the United & Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept & Obstruct Terrorism Act ( USA PATRIOT ActÓ). This legislation provided our nation's law enforce., nat. defense, & intelligence personnel with vital new tools to bring terrorists & other dangerous criminals to justice. Chapters: Enhancing the Fed. Government's Capacity to Share Intelligence; Strengthening the Criminal Laws Against Terrorism; Removing Obstacles to Investigating Terrorism; Updating the Law to Reflect New Technology; & Conclusion.Leonard, Barry is the author of 'Report from the Field; July 2004 The USA Patriot Act at Work', published 2004 under ISBN 9780756745653 and ISBN 0756745659.